COVID-19 RESOURCES

The Will County CED is committed to ensuring that Will County's business community has the latest information on the impacts of COVID-19 and the  resources to help businesses respond.  Check back frequently for information related to COVID-19 and other important updates.  Connect with us socially on all of our communication platforms in the right margin.  
COUNTY
  • Will County Coronavirus Response Page Click here
  • Will County Health Department  Click here  
    • HOTLINE:  815-740-8977 (Mon.-Sat. 8a-4p)      
  • CARES Act County Website Click here
  • Emergency Assistance for Homeless Information - announced March 24th Click here
  • Food & Essential Services Assistance Resources Click here
 
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS
  • Senior Services of Will County is looking for donations for seniors pets so they do not leave their homes.  Contact 815-723-9719 to donate or drop off at the center 251 N. Center Street.  (dry, canned dog, cat or kitten food and non-clumping cat litter) Click here
  • American Red Cross - Click here
  • ​Northern Illinois Food Bank Click here
  • ​United Way of Will Count Click here

STATE OF ILLINOIS
  • 8/26 - Restore Illinois Resurgence Mitigations - Region 7 (Will & Kankakee Counties)  Click here
  • Governor Pritzker Announces Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) Round 2 - Applications Open September 17, 2020 - Click here
  • Governor Pritzker Announced $900 Million Package of Equity-Driven Community and Business Grant Programs - June 17, 2020 Click here
  • Restore Illinois- A Public Health approach to Safely Reopen Our State (published May 5) Click here
    • Restore Illinois - Department of Public Health Region by Region Dashboard - (Will County is in the Northeast Region) Click here
  • ​IL Economic Injury Disaster Small  Business Loans (EIDL) through the U.S. Small Business Administration Click here 
  • Office of Governor JB Pritzker  Click here 
  • Governor Pritzker launches central website:  www.coronavirus.illinois.gov ​​
  • State of IL COVID-19 Information and Resources Click here
  • IL COVID-19 Hotline (800) 889-3931
  • IL Department of Commerce Covid-19 Information for Small Businesses Click here
  • IL Department of Commerce - Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents Click here
  • IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus Business and Organization Guidance Click here
  • ​​IL Department of Revenue Taxpayer Resources (Employers) Click here
  • IL Department of Revenue Information Bulletin/March 23  Click here 
  • IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Information for Employers  Click here 
  • IL Chamber of Commerce  Click here 
  • IL Department of Public Health  Click here ​​
  • IL Commerce Commission – Addresses Actions regarding protection consumers, transportation and utilities  Click here 
  • Illinois Department of Labor Click here
  • State of IL Covid-19 Response Fund -  to donate  Click here
  • #AllinIllinois - Covid-19 prevention campaign announced by Governor Pritzker April 2nd reinforcing Illinoisans to stay home and stay safe!  Click here  
  • Illinois Retail Merchant Association Click here 
  • Illinois Department of Transportation Click here

 FEDERAL RESOURCES
  • US Small Business Administration Funding Programs - Click here
  • US Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources: Click her
  • IL District Office Click here
  • US Small Business Administration - "Find a Lender" Tool Click here
  • US Small Business Administration - Local staff is on hand ready to assist. To reach the District or Branch Office, please contact:
  • Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT Click here
  • Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator CARES ACT - Questions & Answers Click here
  • IRS - Coronovirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments  Click here
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Click here
  • COVID-19 Task Force at the White House Click here
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click here 
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Resources, guidance and Insights to protect America businesses, workers and families.  Click here ​
  • Center for Disease Control (CDC)  Click here
  • CDC Guidance for Business & Employers  Click here ​
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UTILITIES 
  • ComEd - has established a comprehensive customer support package to help families and communities who are recovering from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moratorium on utility disconnection through March 31, 2021 Click here
    • ComEd warns of Covid-19 Related Energy Scams - Click here
  • AT&T Click here
  • Nicor Gas - Moratorium on disconnections for customers who qualify through March 31, 2021 Click here
  • NEW!  Comcast - October 13, 2020 Comcast announced new RISE Initiative including grants, equipment, marketing & technology resources to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19.  Program will roll out over the next 3 years.  Click here
 
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
  • ​​Healthcare – IL Department of Public Health (for providers and facilities)
           Click here
  • Healthcare – American Medical Association: Click here
  • Healthcare – IL Health and Hospital Association: Click here
  • Manufacturing – IL Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Click here
  • Manufacturing – IL Manufacturers’ Association (IMA: Click here
  • Association of American Railroads  Click here
 
BUSINESS RESOURCES